JP6184635B1 - Toothpaste grip strength training equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a grip strength training device capable of efficiently training grip strength while brushing teeth and further suppressing a user's mental load on the grip strength training. Means for Solving the Problems A first gripping portion, an elastic member, a second gripping portion disposed at a fixed distance facing the first gripping portion via the elastic member, and an insertion A housing having a mouth, and by moving the distance between the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion closer to the elastic force of the housing elastic member, A toothpaste training apparatus for brushing teeth, wherein a toothbrush can be held between one gripping part and the second gripping part. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a grip strength training device capable of effectively training grip strength while fixing a toothbrush.

  Conventionally, for grip strength training, a gripping part is provided at the end of a generally C-shaped spring, and by gripping the gripping part, a load is applied to the thumb adductor and deep finger flexor muscles for training. Instruments that can be used are widely known. Since the training apparatus is composed of a very simple structure, and the unit price of the apparatus as a product is low, it can be said that the training apparatus is used by a great number of people.

  Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-140156) discloses a training device that has a substantially rod shape and forges grip strength by twisting both ends in different directions while gripping both ends. The training device can train the grip strength of both hands at the same time, and achieves effective training.

JP 2000-140156 A

  However, the conventional training apparatus as described above is an apparatus specialized only for grip strength training, and it is necessary for the user to secure time for the purpose of training grip strength only. Also, muscular training is an action that places a load on the body, and the user also has to overcome the mental load when performing the training.

  Here, when focusing on the structure of the grip strength training device, it is clear that it has only a reaction force against the grip strength and is not prepared for the mental load of the user, and there is still room for improvement. there were.

  Therefore, the present invention was created in view of the above problems, and it is possible to train the grip strength efficiently while brushing the teeth. Further, on the premise that the main purpose of tooth brushing is achieved, the present invention is directed to the grip strength training. An object of the present invention is to provide a grip strength training device that can suppress the mental load on the user.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A first gripping part;
An elastic member;
A second gripping portion disposed at a certain distance facing the first gripping portion via the elastic member;
A housing having an insertion port,
By bringing the distance between the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion closer to each other against the elastic force of the elastic member, between the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion in the insertion port. The ability to hold a toothbrush,
To provide a gripping force training device for brushing teeth.

  The gripping force training device for toothbrushing of the present invention having such a configuration inserts a toothbrush into the insertion port, applies gripping force to the first gripping part and the second gripping part, and reduces the distance between the two, thereby reducing the toothbrush. Can be fixed. In order to maintain the fixed state of the toothbrush by brushing teeth with a toothbrush that is fixed while maintaining the state, the user applies a gripping force to the first gripping part and the second gripping part and keeps the separation distance constant. Need to keep within.

  Also, brushing teeth generates a frictional force between the toothbrush and the teeth, and a greater gripping force is required to keep the toothbrush fixed. Training can be done effectively. Furthermore, since the user concentrates on brushing teeth unconsciously, it is difficult to feel a state in which the grip strength thumb adductor and deep flexors are loaded, and mental resistance to training can be suppressed.

The above-described gripping power training device for toothbrushing of the present invention is as follows.
Having a pressing portion connected to the second gripping portion;
The toothbrush can be held between the pressing portion and the first gripping portion in the insertion port by bringing the distance between the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion closer to the elastic force of the elastic member. Is preferred.

  The gripping power training device for toothbrushing according to the present invention having such a configuration can brush the toothbrush while holding the toothbrush while training the gripping force more reliably.

Further, in the above-described toothpaste gripping training device of the present invention,
It is desirable that the casing is detachable.

  The gripping power training device for tooth brushing of the present invention having such a configuration can be removed by the user as desired, and the housing soiled by brushing can be easily washed with water or the like.

  Moreover, in the above-described gripping power training device for brushing of the present invention, it is desirable that the spring is formed of a stainless steel wire, a titanium alloy steel wire, or a plated steel wire.

  The gripping force training device for tooth brushing of the present invention having such a configuration has corrosion resistance, and can suppress corrosion even if it contacts water or various dentifrices during brushing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gripping power training device for brushing that can efficiently train a gripping force while brushing teeth and further suppress a user's mental load on the gripping strength training.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary of the grip strength training apparatus for tooth brushing which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the side view which carried out the partial cross section which shows the structure of the grip strength training instrument 1 of embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 3A is a side view of the first gripping portion 3, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the first gripping portion 3. FIG. 3C is a top view in which the first grip portion 3 is partially viewed in cross section. FIG. 4A is a side view of the second gripping portion 5, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the second gripping portion 5. FIG. 4C is a top view in which the second grip portion 5 is partially viewed in cross section. FIG. 5A is a side view of the housing 7, FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the housing 7, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view of a part of the housing 7 in a cross-sectional view. It is a schematic diagram which shows the assembly method of the grip strength training instrument 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the usage method of the grip strength training instrument 1 in this embodiment, Comprising: Fig.7 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows the state which inserts the toothbrush 51 in the grip strength training instrument 1 of this embodiment, FIG. b) is a schematic view showing a state in which the toothbrush 51 is fixed by holding the first holding part 3 and the second holding part 5.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a toothpaste training apparatus for brushing teeth according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the drawings, and each drawing is for conceptual description of the present invention. For ease of understanding, the dimensions, ratios, or numbers are exaggerated as necessary. Or it may be expressed in a simplified manner. Further, in the following description, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may be omitted.

1. Outline of Gripping Strength Training Device for Tooth Brushing An overview of a gripping power training device for tooth brushing (hereinafter also simply referred to as “grip strength training device”) 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of a grip strength training device 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The grip strength training device 1 of this embodiment is a training device for training grip strength in the palm of a human body, and as shown in FIG. 1, an elastic member such as a spring provided to the grip strength training device 1 by a user. It is possible to apply a load to the thumb adductor and deep finger flexor muscles by applying a force to counteract the reaction force.

  The grip strength training device 1 includes a concave and bottomed insertion port 11 whose diameter (or width) changes depending on the force applied by the user, and a general toothbrush 51 is inserted into the insertion port 11. By doing so, the toothbrush 51 can be reduced in diameter and fixed according to the applied force, and tooth brushing can be performed in parallel while training the gripping force.

<Structure of grip strength training device 1>
Next, the structure of the grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a partially sectional side view showing the structure of the grip strength training apparatus 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the grip strength training device 1 includes a first grip portion 3 that is generally gripped by a user, a second grip portion 5, and the first grip portion 3 and the second grip portion 5. The housing 7 for inserting 51 and a plurality of elastic members (springs) 9 for generating an elastic force (reaction force) between the housing 7 and the second grip portion 5 are configured. All of these parts are preferably configured so that the user can arbitrarily assemble and disassemble them.

<First gripping part 3>
Then, the structure of the 1st holding | grip part 3 is demonstrated in detail using FIG. 3 (a) (b) (c). 3A, 3B, and 3C are views showing the structure of the first gripping portion 3, and FIG. 3A is a side view of the first gripping portion 3, and FIG. These are sectional drawings of the 1st holding part 3, and Drawing 3 (c) is an upper surface figure which looked at the 1st holding part 3 partially in section.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the first gripping portion 3 has a surface shape that can be easily fitted in a human palm, particularly in the vicinity of the thumb ball. It is a part that fits with the body 7. The first grip portion 3 is a part formed of various resin materials, more preferably a resin having chemical resistance, and has a shape that can be easily brought into contact with the vicinity of the thumb ball. In the present embodiment, by providing a neck portion on the upper side, the ingenuity is made in a shape so that the thumb can be easily wound and more reliable gripping can be performed.

  Further, the surface of the first grip portion 3 that is connected to the housing 7 includes a first connection hole 15 that matches the shape of the housing 7, and the connection portion 17 of the housing 7 is connected to the first gripping portion 3. By inserting and fitting into the connection hole 15, both can be connected. In the present embodiment, the first connection hole 15 is formed by a substantially rectangular recess, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and it is desirable to appropriately determine the first connection hole 15 according to the shape of the housing 7.

<Second gripping part 5>
Next, the structure of the 2nd holding | grip part 5 is demonstrated in detail using FIG. 4 (a) (b) (c). 4 (a), 4 (b), and 4 (c) are diagrams showing the structure of the second gripping portion 5, and FIG. 4 (a) is a side view of the second gripping portion 5, and FIG. These are sectional drawings of the 2nd holding part 5, and Drawing 4 (c) is a top view which looked at the 2nd holding part 5 partially in section.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, the second gripping portion 5 has a surface shape that can easily fit in the human palm, particularly in the vicinity of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. It is a component that fits into the movable portion 21 provided in the casing 7 described later.

  The second grip portion 5 is a part formed using the same material as the first grip portion 3 and has a shape that can be easily brought into contact with the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger. In the present embodiment, the surface shape is formed by a simple curved surface. However, for example, in order to make it fit more to each finger, a shape having unevenness may be used.

  In addition, the second gripping portion 5 has a concave bottomed second connection hole 19 that matches the shape and number of the movable portions 21 provided on the casing 7 on the surface to be connected to the casing 7. In addition, by inserting and fitting the movable portion 21 of the housing 7 into the second connection hole 19, both can be connected. In the present embodiment, the second connection hole 19 is formed by a substantially cylindrical concave portion, but is not necessarily limited to this, and it is desirable to appropriately determine the second connection hole 19 according to the shape of the movable portion 21.

<Case 7>
Then, the structure of the housing | casing 7 is demonstrated in detail using Fig.5 (a) (b) (c). FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are views showing the structure of the housing 7, FIG. 5A is a side view of the housing 7, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the housing 7, and FIG.

  5 (a), 5 (b), and 5 (c) are substantially box-shaped connecting portions 17 each having a concave and bottomed insertion port 11 for inserting the toothbrush 51, and a long shape provided in the insertion port 11. A plurality of movable portions 21 having one end connected to the pressure portion 13 and the other being discharged to the outside, and a plurality of springs 9 inserted through the movable portion 21. It is a part configured by combining a plurality of parts.

  The pressing portion 13 is a long member extending in the depth direction of the insertion port 11, and its cross section is slightly curved along the inner surface of the insertion port 11 as shown in FIG. Yes. With such a structure, the pressing portion 13 can reliably hold the toothbrush inserted into the insertion port 11. The length of the pressing portion 13 is preferably 30 to 100% of the depth of the insertion port 11 in order to ensure this holding. Furthermore, the cost and dimensions of the pressing portion 13 are ensured and the pressing portion 13 is ensured. In view of the accuracy, it is preferably 50 to 90%.

  The connection part 17 is a substantially box-shaped part formed using the same material as the first grip part 3 and the second grip part 5, and is an insertion port for inserting the toothbrush 51 into the surface facing upward. 11 is provided. The insertion port 11 is a substantially cylindrical concave and bottomed long hole, and preferably has a diameter and a depth dimension into which a handle portion of a general toothbrush 51 can be inserted.

  Further, the surface located in the direction in which the second gripping part 5 is connected is provided with a movable part 21 for connecting the second gripping part 5, and penetrates the side wall of the connection part 17 from the outside and is inserted into the insertion port 11. Has reached. The movable portion 21 is a substantially rod-shaped (shaft-shaped) part, and one end portion (insertion port 11 side) is fixed to the pressing portion 13 and the other end portion is open to the outside. The piston movement interlocked with the portion 13 is configured to be possible.

  Further, the side wall of the connecting portion 7 in the vicinity of the movable portion 21 is provided with a recess 25 in which the spring 9 in a state where the movable portion 21 is inserted therein can be temporarily fixed, and the spring 9 is disposed in the recess 25. be able to. In addition, a plurality of movable parts 21 are arranged at equal intervals with respect to the pressing part 13 so that the toothbrush can be securely held and fixed, and the force from the second gripping part 5 to the pressing part 13 when gripped. In addition, it has a configuration that is transmitted uniformly in the length direction of the pressing portion 13.

<Spring 9>
The spring 9 is a steel wire part having a predetermined reaction force formed in a spiral shape, and is formed of a metal material having corrosion resistance such as a stainless steel wire, a titanium alloy steel wire, or a plated steel wire. desirable.

  The elastic force (reaction force) of the spring 9 is preferably determined in accordance with the grip strength training level of the user. For example, the grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment can be selected from a plurality of types or different desired force responses of the spring 9. It is preferable that the user can select and use the spring 9 having the reaction force.

  Further, as described above, the spring 9 is temporarily fixed to the concave portion 25 with the movable portion 21 inserted therein, and when the movable portion 21 is connected to the second gripping portion 5, It is fixed between the holding part 5.

  In the present embodiment, the movable part 21, the recessed part 25, the spring 9, and the second connection hole 19 are each constituted by three, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the spring by reaction force adjustment is used. It is desirable to determine by the number of nine.

2. Next, the assembly method of the grip strength training device 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an assembling method of the grip strength training device 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment can be disassembled for each part described above, and can be washed with water or the like.

  The grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 7 as a central component, and the assembly is completed by connecting the first gripping portion 3 and the second gripping portion 5 to the housing 7. More specifically, the spring 9 is inserted into each movable part 21 included in the housing 7, and the second gripping part 5 is provided while facing the second gripping part 5 with the spring temporarily fixed. The movable portion 21 is inserted and fitted into the second connection hole 19 to connect the second grip portion 5 to the housing 7.

  Subsequently, while the housing 7 and the first grip portion 3 are opposed to each other, the connection portion 17 is inserted and fitted into the first connection hole 15 provided in the first grip portion 3 to connect both. Thereby, the 1st holding part 3, the 2nd holding part 5, and the housing | casing 7 will be connected integrally, and it will be in the state which can be used for training of grip strength.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, each part can be arbitrarily disassembled as described above, and the dirt of each part by tooth brushing is configured to be easily cleaned, but this does not significantly affect grip strength training itself, This is to improve the handling. Therefore, the components do not necessarily have to be disassembled, and may be completely integrated.

3. Training Method Using Grip Strength Training Apparatus 1 Next, a usage method of the grip strength training apparatus 1 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing a method of using the grip strength training device 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 7A inserts the toothbrush 51 into the grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first grip portion 3 and the second grip portion 5 are gripped and the toothbrush 51 is fixed.

  First, the user holds the grip strength training device 1 of the present embodiment with the opening of the insertion port 11 facing substantially upward. At this time, it is desirable to grip and fix only the housing 7 as much as possible so that no force is applied to the first grip portion 3 and the second grip portion 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, the handle portion of the toothbrush 51 is gradually inserted into the insertion port 11, and it is confirmed that the end portion of the toothbrush 51 is in contact with the innermost portion of the insertion port 11. After that, let go of the toothbrush 51.

  Subsequently, the user touches the first finger, the base of the thumb, and the root of the thumb with the first grip 3, while the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are in contact with the second grip 5. The gripping force training apparatus 1 is gripped, and a gripping force exceeding the elastic force (reaction force) of the spring 9 is gradually applied. Thereby, the distance of the 1st holding part 3 and the 2nd holding part 5 changes, both approach, and the movable part 21 connected to the said 2nd holding part 5 moves to the insertion port 11 side. The pressing portion 13 fixed to the end of the movable portion 21 changes its position with the movement of the movable portion 21 and moves toward the center of the insertion port 11.

  The inner space of the insertion port 11 is reduced by the movement of the pressing portion 13, and the toothbrush 51 is pressed by the pressing portion 13 and is held and fixed between the side surfaces of the insertion port 11. The user applies a gripping force to the first grip portion 3 and the second grip portion 5 in order to maintain the fixed state of the toothbrush 51 by brushing teeth using the toothbrush 51 fixed while maintaining the state. It is necessary to keep the distance within a certain range.

  Further, since a frictional force is generated between the toothbrush 51 and the teeth by brushing the teeth, and a larger gripping force is required for fixing and fixing the toothbrush 51, compared with a training device for training a general gripping force. Training. Furthermore, since the user concentrates on brushing teeth unconsciously, it is difficult to feel a state in which the grip strength thumb adductor and deep flexors are loaded, and mental resistance to training can be suppressed.

  As mentioned above, although one embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment and is within the scope of the spirit and teaching of the claims. There are other improvements and modifications. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that all such improvements and modifications are included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the grip strength training device 1 described above, the spring 9 is disposed between the second grip portion 5 and the housing 7 and the toothbrush 51 is fixed as the second grip portion 5 moves. For example, a configuration in which a spring 9 is disposed between the first gripping portion 3 and the housing 7, between the first gripping portion 3 and the housing 7, and between the second gripping portion 5 and the housing 7. The spring 9 may be arranged on both sides.

  The gripping power training device for toothbrushing of the present embodiment is a gripping power training device that can efficiently train grip strength while brushing teeth, and can further suppress the user's mental load on the grip strength training. It can be suitably used not only when brushing teeth after breakfast or dinner, but also after lunch at school or at work.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Grip strength training instrument 3 1st holding part 5 2nd holding part 7 Housing | casing 9 Spring 11 Insertion port 13 Press part 15 First connection hole 17 Connection part 19 Second connection hole 21 Movable part 25 Recessed part 51 Toothbrush

Claims (3)

A first gripping part;
An elastic member;
A second gripping portion disposed at a certain distance facing the first gripping portion via the elastic member;
A housing having an insertion port,
Reducing the diameter of the insertion port by holding the distance between the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion against the elastic force of the elastic member, and holding the toothbrush in the insertion port;
A grip strength training device for brushing teeth. Having a pressing portion connected to the second gripping portion;
The toothbrush is held between the pressing portion and the side surface of the insertion port in the insertion port by bringing the distance between the first gripping unit and the second gripping unit closer to the elastic force of the elastic member. What you can do,
The grip strength training device for brushing teeth according to claim 1. The first gripping part and the second gripping part are detachable from the housing;
The grip strength training device for brushing teeth according to claim 1 or 2.